Cub Koda

Michael John "Cub" Koda (né Uszniewicz; October 1, 1948 – July 1, 2000) was an American rock and roll musician, songwriter, and critic. Rolling Stone magazine considered him best known for writing the song "Smokin' in the Boys Room", recorded by his band Brownsville Station, which reached number 3 on the 1974 Billboard chart.

Cub Koda
Koda in 1984
Background information
Birth nameMichael John Uszniewicz
Born(1948-10-01)October 1, 1948
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJuly 1, 2000(2000-07-01) (aged 51)
Chelsea, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
  • Rock
  • blues-rock
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • music critic
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • harmonica
Years active1963–2000

Offstage, Koda also co-wrote and edited the All Music Guide to the Blues, and Blues for Dummies, as well as selecting the tracks on the accompanying CDs. He also penned liner notes for bands such as the Trashmen, Jimmy Reed, J. B. Hutto, the Kingsmen, and the Miller Sisters.

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